Best Educational Apps

December 2024 — Use EdTech Impact to find the best educational apps to improve teaching and learning.

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Improve primary aged pupils’ (5-11) long-term physical and mental wellbeing. Show more
reduce teacher workload89%
build student knowledge85%
improve teacher knowledge83%
Improves Behaviour / Wellbeing70%
provide school data70%


#1 in Apps

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10

The World's Leading Speaking Training Platform Show more
reduce teacher workload90%
build student knowledge88%
provide school data87%
improve school processes80%
reduce attainment gap76%


#3 in Apps

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

Pickatale is a reading app designed to empower children to read for pleasure everyday, and help teachers keep track of... Show more
build student knowledge81%
save school money73%
improve parent engagement68%


#6 in Apps

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13

An award-winning immersive audio resource that engages primary school children in the curriculum through sound, story and movement. Show more
build student knowledge95%
improve attainment80%
Improves Behaviour / Wellbeing80%
reduce teacher workload80%
improve school processes64%


#7 in Apps

Free TrialPaid

5-7, 8-10

1 award

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In-school and online homework platform with 850 engaging games designed to elevate your phonics programme. Monitor progress, set tasks for home learning, and track usage with real-time reporting. Show more
build student knowledge88%
improve attainment83%
reduce attainment gap79%


#9 in Apps

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0-4, 5-7

Easily plan and organise teaching resources in one place inside Microsoft Teams. Show more
improve teaching efficiency90%
reduce teacher workload90%
improve attainment80%


#10 in Apps

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

Foster creativity and explore the world of animation. Animation Desk is a simple and intuitive app for learning 2D animation. Show more
build student knowledge95%
increase student collaboration90%
Improves Behaviour / Wellbeing85%


#11 in Apps

FreemiumFree TrialPaid

8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

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Smart Kidz Club offers a carefully curated digital library that allows young children easy access to "just right" narrated and illustrated ebooks—in an environment free of ads, animation, videos and games.  Show more
build student knowledge83%
improve parent engagement75%
reduce teacher workload75%
improve teaching efficiency50%
reduce attainment gap25%


Paid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10

BOOKR Class is a supplemental educational platform designed to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL), including a curated selection of engaging interactive books and games for children between 4-14 and a Teacher’s Dashboard for educators. Show more
build student knowledge100%
improve attainment83%
provide school data75%
reduce teacher workload75%
improve teaching efficiency67%


FreemiumFree TrialPaid

5-7, 8-10, 11-13

Financial literacy creates strong foundations for both individuals and groups to create financial health and wealth. Show more
build student knowledge100%
improve teacher knowledge100%
increase student collaboration100%
improve teaching efficiency88%


Free VersionFreemiumPaid

17-18, 19+

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Sayin’ it Sam is an educational tool that enhances language learning through advanced speech recognition technology. Show more

0-4

Otsimo Speech Therapy is an app designed to help children with speech and language development through interactive games and exercises. Show more

0-4, 5-7

Otsimo Special Education is an educational platform for children with special needs, offering interactive activities tailored to various learning disabilities. Show more

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13

The Playlearning™ app aimed at kids aged 2 to 6 years that teach through immersive and engaging play, academic, and social-emotional skills so kids grow into confident, conscious, resilient, lifelong learners, ready to thrive in school and beyond in today’s ever-changing world. Show more

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid

0-4, 5-7